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Living God's Storyhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/living-gods-story
It’s time to look at how to use basic storytelling techniques effectively to help your kids enter and live into God’s big story as it’s presented in Dwell.Faith AliveChildren's Ministry, Sunday School, Teachinghttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/living-gods-storyhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/living-gods-storyTue, 06 Nov 2018 10:53:29 -0500The NetworkWhat to Give the Kids at Church This Christmashttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/what-give-kids-church-christmas
These Nativity Sticker sets are so fabulous they may sell out before you finish reading this post. Here's why.Karen DeBoerChildren's Ministry, Sunday School, Seasonal Ideas, Christmas, Family Ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/what-give-kids-church-christmashttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/what-give-kids-church-christmasWed, 17 Oct 2018 09:09:35 -0400The NetworkYou're Invited to a Children's Ministry Webinarhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/youre-invited-childrens-ministry-webinar
Looking for resources to strengthen your ministry with children? Join us for a 30-minute webinar introducing the Children's Ministry Toolkit!Karen DeBoerChildren's Ministry, Sunday School, Nurturing Faith, Sunday School, Nurturing Faithhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/youre-invited-childrens-ministry-webinarhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/youre-invited-childrens-ministry-webinarWed, 03 Oct 2018 09:49:23 -0400The NetworkChildren’s Ministry Newsletterhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/children%E2%80%99s-ministry-newsletter
If you’re engaged in ministry with children, here is a newsletter for you.Mimi LarsonChildren's Ministry, Faith Nurturehttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/children%E2%80%99s-ministry-newsletterhttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/children%E2%80%99s-ministry-newsletterTue, 02 Oct 2018 15:07:10 -0400The NetworkPass It On!https://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/pass-it
Ready for some good news? You’re not alone—there’s a whole group of wannabe teachers in your room who are ready to share the teaching load. That would be your kids! It may not make mathematical sense, but here’s a good equation to remember: 2 teach is 2 learn 2 times!Faith AliveChildren's Ministry, Sunday School, Teachinghttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/pass-ithttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/pass-itFri, 31 Aug 2018 07:45:47 -0400The NetworkDo Your Children Know How to Worship?https://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/do-your-children-know-how-worship
On the day you hope your children will stay in worship will they tune out and wait it out or could they meaningfully engage and participate? Create a kids' version of your adult worship experience and watch your kids' appreciation for worship thrive!Cordelia ScheuermannChildren's Ministry, Worshiphttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/do-your-children-know-how-worshiphttps://network.crcna.org/childrens-ministry/do-your-children-know-how-worshipThu, 30 Aug 2018 12:32:20 -0400The Network5 Ways to Start Your Children’s Ministry Year Off Righthttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/5-ways-start-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministry-year-right
If you’re engaged in ministry with children, here are five great ways to start the coming year off well.Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/5-ways-start-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministry-year-righthttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/5-ways-start-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministry-year-rightFri, 24 Aug 2018 14:25:03 -0400The Network3 Tips for Teaching TCKshttps://network.crcna.org/children-worship/3-tips-teaching-tcks
With the increased movement of people around the world, it’s becoming more and more likely that students in academic classrooms or church groups will have lived in more than one country during their lifetimes. Like any student, TCKs are individuals with unique characteristics and learning styles, but there are a few general characteristics to keep in mind.Resonate Global MissionGlobal Mission, Children's Ministry, Children & Worshiphttps://network.crcna.org/children-worship/3-tips-teaching-tckshttps://network.crcna.org/children-worship/3-tips-teaching-tcksThu, 23 Aug 2018 16:43:25 -0400The NetworkA Gospel Summary for Kidshttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/gospel-summary-kids
While it’s important for kids to understand the arc of Scripture, it’s not always easy to communicate it to them! Faith Formation Ministries developed this short gospel summary for kids as a resource for use in Sunday or Wednesday night children’s ministry, in VBS, in preparation for communion classes, and in other settings.Faith Formation MinistriesFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/gospel-summary-kidshttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/gospel-summary-kidsMon, 06 Aug 2018 14:39:38 -0400The NetworkToy Story: How We Used Lego in Summer Children’s Ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/toy-story-how-we-used-legos-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministry
Read about one church's experience incorporating Lego™ into children's Bible storytime!Laura KeeleyFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/toy-story-how-we-used-legos-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/toy-story-how-we-used-legos-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministryMon, 30 Jul 2018 15:01:30 -0400The NetworkSimple Tools to Engage a Grieving Childhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/simple-tools-engage-grieving-child
When a child is grieving, we often do not know what to say or do. The best rule of thumb is to spend time with children and see how the grief is impacting them.Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/simple-tools-engage-grieving-childhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/simple-tools-engage-grieving-childFri, 27 Jul 2018 10:12:32 -0400The NetworkAn Intergenerational Alternative (or Addition) to Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/intergenerational-ministry/intergenerational-alternative-or-addition-sunday-school
Looking for a Sunday morning learning experience which engages all ages? Check out LIFT (Living in Faith Together), a new intergenerational Sunday school curriculum from GenOn Ministries.Karen DeBoerIntergenerational Ministry, Sunday School, Curriculumx, Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Curriculumhttps://network.crcna.org/intergenerational-ministry/intergenerational-alternative-or-addition-sunday-schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/intergenerational-ministry/intergenerational-alternative-or-addition-sunday-schoolTue, 17 Jul 2018 11:09:24 -0400The NetworkForming Faith Through Art With Kidshttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/forming-faith-through-art-kids
Collaborative art projects can be great faith formation tools. Here’s how making an Epiphany banner reminded kids and adults that they’re part of God’s big family.Sandy SwartzentruberFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/forming-faith-through-art-kidshttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/forming-faith-through-art-kidsThu, 12 Jul 2018 10:10:26 -0400The NetworkHelping Children Understand God in the Midst of Traumahttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/helping-children-understand-god-midst-trauma
In the midst of trauma and grief, how do we point children to the comfort of God’s love and care for them?Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/helping-children-understand-god-midst-traumahttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/helping-children-understand-god-midst-traumaTue, 10 Jul 2018 09:28:24 -0400The NetworkHow to Help a Grieving Childhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/how-help-grieving-child
While dealing with loss and grief can be difficult for anyone, children’s reactions may differ from those of adults. Here are some suggestions to consider when helping a child who is grieving.Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/how-help-grieving-childhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/how-help-grieving-childThu, 14 Jun 2018 09:16:25 -0400The NetworkThree Ways to Strengthen Your Summer Children’s Ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/three-ways-strengthen-your-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministry
It’s almost summertime, and Vacation Bible School is just around the corner! But before you get lost in all the details, here are three ways to strengthen your ministry with children this summer.Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/three-ways-strengthen-your-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/three-ways-strengthen-your-summer-children%E2%80%99s-ministryThu, 24 May 2018 09:15:15 -0400The NetworkRest Area Aheadhttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/rest-area-ahead
Without regular maintenance you might wear out. Teaching is hard work. You need to balance your effort and energy with adequate time for rest. God says, “Catch your breath! Take a break. Come apart and be with me a while.”Faith AliveSunday School, Youth Ministry, Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Teachinghttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/rest-area-aheadhttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/rest-area-aheadThu, 17 May 2018 14:26:04 -0400The Network‘DWELL Assist’ Grants Availablehttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/%E2%80%98dwell-assist%E2%80%99-grants-available
Last spring the CRCNA launched DWELL Assist, a financial assistance program designed to help churches who could not afford to pay for their DWELL Sunday school curriculum. Get the details below!Nicole BrummelSunday School, Curriculumx, Children's Ministry, Sunday School, Curriculumhttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/%E2%80%98dwell-assist%E2%80%99-grants-availablehttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/%E2%80%98dwell-assist%E2%80%99-grants-availableWed, 16 May 2018 09:37:49 -0400The NetworkChoosing the Right Curriculum for Your Children’s Ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/choosing-right-curriculum-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministry
If you are looking for guidance in choosing curriculum, the Children’s Ministry Toolkit has a section completely devoted to choosing a curriculum. Included in that section are curriculum reviews to help you in the discernment process.Mimi LarsonFaith Nurture, Sunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/choosing-right-curriculum-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministryhttps://network.crcna.org/faith-nurture/choosing-right-curriculum-your-children%E2%80%99s-ministryTue, 15 May 2018 14:50:56 -0400The NetworkWhat If Nobody Came?https://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/what-if-nobody-came
...to Sunday school (or whatever you call it at your church)? That is no longer a theoretical question for me, because it happened at my church one Sunday in April.David LundbergSunday School, Children's Ministry, Sunday Schoolhttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/what-if-nobody-camehttps://network.crcna.org/sunday-school/what-if-nobody-cameSun, 06 May 2018 19:13:08 -0400The Network